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A magic lantern is a light that projects an image onto a screen.

In this optics activity, learners explore why the sky is blue and the sunset is red, using a simple setup comprising a transparent plastic box, water, and powdered milk.

In this optics activity, learners explore color by examining color dots through colored water and the light of a flashlight.

This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity illustrates the path of light as it reflects off of mirrors and how this is used in telescopes.

In this STEAM activity, learners create a "pixel tube" to explore reflections of light and color mixing.

In this optics activity, learners create a ripple tank from household materials to study waves. Learners build the tank and then explore by making various types of waves.

This resource contains several mini-explorations using a slide projector as a light source to investigate light and the properties of images.

This activity guide includes instructions for building a spectroscope using a standard classroom overhead projector.

In this two-part activity about luminescence, learners explore the chemistry that happens inside glow sticks and other light producing reactions.

In this activity, learners will explore light and rainbows with this easy setup! Learners will only need a cup of water, some paper and a flashlight.

In this activity, learners make a photographic image—without a camera!

In this quick activity, Dracula has a hole in his house and learners help solve the problem by using a mirror and protractor to reflect incoming light out of his house.

In this activity, learners explore light and shadows by creating a lantern they can keep on their nightstand.

In this activity, learners trap a thin layer of air between two pieces of Plexiglas to produce rainbow-colored interference patterns.

In this activity, learners will explore how light can refract or break apart into different colors.

In this activity, learners will explore how different colors of lights interact with objects around them. Will a blue object stay blue with a red filter?

In this activity, learners explore how nanosized structures can create brilliant color.

In this activity, learners make their own heat waves in an aquarium.

In this activity, learners use a flashlight, a glass of water, and some milk to examine why the sky is blue and sunsets are red.

In this activity about light and perception, learners create and observe moire patterns.